State Wind Creek Hospitality acquires Birmingham Racecourse The acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse by the Poarch Creeks gives the tribe another top-tier gaming property in a growing portfolio. Josh Moon2 hours ago
Governor Gov. Ivey awards $1.6 million to support research, innovation projects The University of Alabama received two grants totaling nearly $600,000 to address coal ash disposal in the state. StaffOctober 16, 2024
Courts Justice Department secures $8M to address redlining in Black communities in Birmingham Redlining is an illegal practice by which lenders avoid providing credit services to individuals living in communities of color. StaffOctober 16, 2024
News BRW names Derek Walcott, Tim Comstock to two major roles BRW is an industry leader in trucking, warehousing, logistics and fulfillment. StaffOctober 16, 2024
News Roundtable of experts discusses Alabama’s parole woes Since 2019, parole approval rates have plummeted from more than half of applicants being released to lows of 1 to 3 percent per month. Jacob HolmesOctober 15, 2024
News Majority of U.S. adults favor cell phone bans in schools A Pew survey reveals support for banning cell phones in middle and high schools to reduce distractions. Mary Claire WootenOctober 15, 2024
Health Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming The clinic is introducing Thrive, a program that will seek to address mental health crises among underserved populations. Alex JobinOctober 15, 2024
State AG: Alabama’s HB 172 does not apply to parody content HB 172 aims to address the creation and dissemination of deceptive media in election contexts. StaffOctober 15, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt condemns TikTok, calls for Congressional action The platform’s internal research revealed that prolonged use could lead to severe mental health issues. StaffOctober 15, 2024
Elections SPLC Action Fund endorses Figures The general election is now less than a month away with polls opening on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Jacob HolmesOctober 14, 2024
Economy Innovate Alabama makes landmark investment in Huntsville’s Kalm Therapeutics Kalm is InvestAL’s largest and first life science investment to date. Jacob HolmesOctober 14, 2024